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Edward Snowden

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Christine KimAug 22, 2019

It may seem trivial in some cases, but digital anonymity is no joking matter to American whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden.

Security

Snowden: ‘The Most Important Thing Bitcoin Is Missing Right Now Is Privacy’

Diana AguilarJun 27, 2019

Snowden used bitcoin to buy encrypted services to talk with journalists in 2013.

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Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson; Ulbricht, Snowden Not on List

Nikhilesh DeJan 20, 2021

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was not among the 143 individuals to receive clemency from the president.

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin’s Big Flaw

Wolfie ZhaoMar 22, 2018

At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden: Zcash Is ‘Most Interesting Bitcoin Alternative’

Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 29, 2017

Noted whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash is the "most interesting alternative" to bitcoin.

Edward Snowden

Security

Private and secure file storage service SpiderOak to accept bitcoin

Danny BradburyAug 13, 2013

SpiderOak, the private storage company that can't unencrypt your data even if it wanted to, will start taking bitcoin.

WikiLeaks

Bitcoin is crucial for the future of free speech, say experts

Danny BradburyAug 6, 2013

Bitcoin will be a valuable tool in fighting for freedom of speech on controversial websites, say experts.

Edward Snowden

Why Edward Snowden should be using bitcoins

Daniel CawreyJul 6, 2013

No bank accounts? No credit cards? Snowden could use bitcoin in order to survive.

WikiLeaks

Bitcoiners donate to WikiLeaks to support Edward Snowden

Emily SpavenJun 25, 2013

Bitcoin donations to WikiLeaks increased 1,894% yesterday after Julian Assange pledged his support to whistle-blower Edward Snowden.

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